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Saturday, July 31, 2010
3D Printed Digi-fabrics
Digi-fabric consists of tiny geometric shapes--squares, hexagons and the like--which, when linked together in a printed fabric swatch, allow multi-directional stretchiness. Just like this collapsible lamp shade or this jointed necklace, the digi-fabric doesn't have to be assembled or woven--rather, it can be printed in one fell swoop.
The process works by sweeping a laser across a pan of powdered nylon; when the lasers hit the nylon, it fuses ("sinters"). The process repeats in layers, until the final product emerges. Thus, you can create interlocking shapes all at once--for example, a chain whose links are completely closed.
The digi-fabric is soft enough to be draped around an arm but resistant to breaking under force. Breathability might be an issue with the rubbery stuff, but it's easy to imagine an experimental fashion designer printing out some sample garments and dressing up some models for a runway test drive.
The process works by sweeping a laser across a pan of powdered nylon; when the lasers hit the nylon, it fuses ("sinters"). The process repeats in layers, until the final product emerges. Thus, you can create interlocking shapes all at once--for example, a chain whose links are completely closed.
The digi-fabric is soft enough to be draped around an arm but resistant to breaking under force. Breathability might be an issue with the rubbery stuff, but it's easy to imagine an experimental fashion designer printing out some sample garments and dressing up some models for a runway test drive.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
jazzbo talks 11
made this using Xtranormal "text to movie" site, and some chat text from a conversation with me friend. his roommate just came in all drunk and belligerent, and we are talking about how in olden times his kind wouldn't last so long.
my attempt at "text to movie"
using some chat text from friend
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6832255/
using some chat text from friend
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6832255/
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Doomsday: How BP Gulf disaster may have triggered a 'world-killing' event
http://www.helium.com/items/1882339-doomsday-how-bp-gulf-disaster-may-have-triggered-a-world-killing-event
BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling operation may have triggered an irreversible, cascading geological Apocalypse that will culminate with the first mass extinction of life on Earth in many millions of years.
The oil giant drilled down miles into a geologically unstable region and may have set the stage for the eventual premature release of a methane mega-bubble.
BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling operation may have triggered an irreversible, cascading geological Apocalypse that will culminate with the first mass extinction of life on Earth in many millions of years.
The oil giant drilled down miles into a geologically unstable region and may have set the stage for the eventual premature release of a methane mega-bubble.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Eating all your vegetables was a lot better for you in the '50s.
http://motherjones.com/transition/inter.php?dest=http://motherjones.com/environment/2009/09/looks-great-less-nutritious
Store-bought veggies weren't as pretty back then, but according to USDA data, they were packed with a lot more nutrients than their modern counterparts. The likely reason for the nutritional drop is that hybrid crops are often bred for size and color, not nutrients. Below, the stats for a few crops that have gone to seed.
Store-bought veggies weren't as pretty back then, but according to USDA data, they were packed with a lot more nutrients than their modern counterparts. The likely reason for the nutritional drop is that hybrid crops are often bred for size and color, not nutrients. Below, the stats for a few crops that have gone to seed.
Friday, July 2, 2010
What the World Eats, Part I
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1852/timefoodfamilies.jpg
What the World Eats, Part I
I photo collection of the food families from many different countries eat in one week.
What the World Eats, Part I
I photo collection of the food families from many different countries eat in one week.
A Very Scary Light Show: Exploding H-Bombs In Space
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128170775&ft=1&f=1001
Back in 1962, the U.S. blew up a hydrogen bomb, creating what might be the greatest fireworks spectacular ever. People in Hawaii gathered on rooftops, sipping drinks, as they watched a radioactive rainbow display in the night sky.
Back in 1962, the U.S. blew up a hydrogen bomb, creating what might be the greatest fireworks spectacular ever. People in Hawaii gathered on rooftops, sipping drinks, as they watched a radioactive rainbow display in the night sky.
Penn. activist facing 8 years in prison after videotaping officers outside courthouse
http://carlosmiller.com/2010/05/17/pennsylvania-activist-facing-eight-years-in-prison-after-videotaping-guards-outside-courthouse/
George Donnelly, the Pennsylvania videographer who was arrested last week for videotaping federal officers in front of an Allentown courthouse, is facing eight years in prison for his deed.
George Donnelly, the Pennsylvania videographer who was arrested last week for videotaping federal officers in front of an Allentown courthouse, is facing eight years in prison for his deed.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Area Man Passionate Defender Of What He Imagines Constitution To Be
http://www.theonion.com/articles/area-man-passionate-defender-of-what-he-imagines-c,2849/
"Our very way of life is under siege," said Mortensen, whose understanding of the Constitution derives not from a close reading of the document but from talk-show pundits, books by television personalities, and the limitless expanse of his own colorful imagination. "It's time for true Americans to stand up and protect the values that make us who we are."
"Our very way of life is under siege," said Mortensen, whose understanding of the Constitution derives not from a close reading of the document but from talk-show pundits, books by television personalities, and the limitless expanse of his own colorful imagination. "It's time for true Americans to stand up and protect the values that make us who we are."